- The list below includes 36 free or cheap things to do in or near Grand Rapids, Michigan, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Bowling.
- From Millennium Park to Aquinas College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Grand Rapids and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wyoming and Holland.
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Guests learn the art of making Italian paella with shrimp, mussels, chicken, and sausages
36.8 Miles
Kruse Park Lake Michigan Beach offers views of Lake Michigan and is a major picnic area with 4 picnic shelters and accessible ramp to the beach and into the dunes. Additional amenities include nature trails, barrier dunes and basketball court.
38.2 Miles
A clean beach, hikin trails along with a playground on the beach makes Pere Marquette Park very attractive to not just children but also adults. Free parking and restrooms are available.
39.3 Miles
Situated on the shore of Lake Michigan, Muskegon State Park is littered with trails, lush forest land and gentle hills. It is particularly beautiful under a fresh blanket of winter snow. Muskegon State Park is open throughout the year.
42.1 Miles
The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is a 180 acre wildlife center dedicated to conserving a habitat for migratory and resident birds. Attractions include walking trails, wildlife watching, and several educational programs.
43.4 Miles
Featuring two lakes, Markin Glen County Park offers an array of activities for visitors, including fishing, swimming, hiking, and a variety of sports. There are picnic shelters, playgrounds, and camp sites, as well.
44.3 Miles
Located on an abandoned agricultural site, W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest is situated on 716 acres used for research on tree planting, breeding and genetics. The forest can be used for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and picnics.
45.5 Miles
K-Zoo Skate Zoo offers Skateboarding, Inline skating and Bikes at their facility. They feature a spine ramp, a 6800 sq. feet inside skating area along with another 7200 sq ft. of skating area outside entirely surfaced with Skatelite.
46.3 Miles
Built in 1949, Park Theatre was manufactured from surplus World War II material. Though film screening ceased in 1996, the theatre is regularly reserved for special events.
46.4 Miles
Opened in 2010, the Old Dog Tavern is a local pub offering food, drinks, and entertainment for its patrons. Visitors commonly enjoy grabbing a meal, having a drink, listening to live music, or playing free ping-pong at the tavern.
46.5 Miles
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum features a planetarium, the Stryker Theater, and the Challenger Learning Center. The museum also offers self-guided tours for children and special exhibits on topics including the archaeology of the Underground Railroad.